A few weeks before the May 2025 midterm elections, road improvements were announced along our street in Baguio. Like most residents, I welcomed the news—but with the quiet resignation that comes from ...
What is art? It may be an expression of the soul. It may be in song, poetry, drama, design, dance, crafts, writing, drawing, illustrating, painting and many other media. It is as varied as the univers...
As T’boli bells are believed to turn away misfortune, negative energy, and malevolent entities. every Filipino should have at least one piece in their possession to protect them from the evil e...
“Mas komportable, kaya Comm ang course ko.” It’s a line often tossed around by those who barely grasp the complexities of a discipline that has long been stereotyped as the refuge of people who love t...
“Years of detention seem eternal yet I have decided to be just philosophical about this. I thought should strive to “bloom where I am planted,”. Words from slain peace activist Randy Malayao lifted f...
I wonder how people know what they want in life and sort of, get the good out of life – career wise and all. I envy those of a young age who know what they want out of life. Well, maybe so and s...
Often, the irritating question, “So what?” dumbfounds those who tread the path of Investigative Journalism (IJ). An investigative piece starts out simple, with the trusty 5 W’s and 1 H, and then it tr...
“Enough is enough. Let us now raise our voices louder and demand accountability.” Bayombong Catholic Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao warned of worsening ecological damage in Nueva Vizcaya as he...
These days, it seems everyone is a broadcaster. With a smartphone in hand and a strong Wi-Fi signal, anyone can go live, upload a reel, or share an opinion with the world in seconds. As a communicatio...
Trigger warning: This column mentions talks about mental health, mental illness, trauma, psychoses and suicide. If you find yourself triggered, reach out to a mental health professional or call 911 em...
